Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed in Ashgabat

17 October 2025 182 Current issues of cooperation between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Kazakhstan discussed in Ashgabat On October 17, 2025, a meeting was held in Ashgabat between the Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of...

Kazakhstan, Italy to Strengthen Industrial and Energy Cooperation

ALMATY – Kazakhstan and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to expanding joint industrial and energy projects as part of high-level discussions held in Rome on Oct. 14. The talks, led by Kazakh Foreign Minister Yermek Kosherbayev, brought together...

Kazakhstan, US to Strengthen Ties Through Economic Cooperation and Investment Opportunities

ALMATY – Kazakhstan presented its policy of proactive economic growth to US investors during a business roundtable organized by the business council (USKZBC) at the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington on Oct. 15. Photo credit:...

Lummus and KMG to establish technology hub in Kazakhstan

October 17, 2025 | By Mary Bailey Lummus Technology (Houston) and KazMunayGas (KMG) announced the companies have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a digital center of excellence in Atyrau, Kazakhstan. The center will serve as a hub for...

Kazakhstan is ready to become an exclusive supplier of high-quality durum wheat to Turkey

Kazakhstan is ready to become an exclusive supplier of high-quality durum wheat (durum and hi-pro) to Turkey. To simplify logistics, it was proposed to create a “grain hub” based on the Baku terminal. This was discussed during a meeting between...

Political scientist: Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan serve as key gateways in their regions

"Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan are connected by centuries-old brotherhood, spiritual and cultural affinity," Kazakh political scientist Aman Mambetaliyev said in a statement to APA. According to the expert, after regaining their independence, both...

UK Trade Envoy Highlights Enduring Partnerships with Kazakhstan

ASTANA — Strengthening trade and investment across priority sectors with Kazakhstan is among the United Kingdom’s main objectives in the region, said Lord John Alderdice, U.K. Trade Envoy to Azerbaijan and Central Asia and Member of the House of...

Astana Think Tank Forum Aims to Turn Analysis Into Action, Says KazISS Director

ASTANA – The upcoming Astana Think Tank Forum, set for Oct. 15–16 in the Kazakh capital and convened by the Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies (KazISS), reflects a growing ambition to turn expert debate into actionable policy blueprints....

Kazakh Startup Uses AI to Redefine How World Takes Exams

ASTANA – Kazakhstan’s TrustExam.ai transforms how the world takes exams with its advanced AI supervision technology. The independent startup, which has grown without outside investment, recently won a $25,000 prize at the Astana Hub Battle for its...

Kazakhstan seeks Korean partnership in smart city, innovation drive

Kazakhstan is moving to position itself as a Central Asian hub for innovation and digital finance through the ambitious Alatau City Project, with the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Bozumbayev Kanat calling for stronger partnerships with Korea in...

Kazakhstan Advances Global Biosafety Agenda at BTWC Anniversary Seminar in Almaty

ALMATY – International experts discussed the challenges and opportunities for strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC) and the establishment of the proposed International Agency for Biological Security (IABS) at the “50th...

Baku–Astana axis: A new power corridor in the heart of Eurasia

Editor’s note: Faig Mahmudov is a journalist based in Azerbaijan. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect those of News.Az. Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are bound by centuries-old ties of brotherhood, cultural...

The Technology Behind Smarter, More Human-like Call Center Systems

AI-generated illustration. When you dial a customer service line, you’re greeted by a voice. It isn’t human, but it isn’t entirely mechanical either. It pauses, offers choices, sometimes even apologizes. This is the modern descendant of...

Kazakhstan’s Missing Billions: The Rise, Reach, And Resilience Of Dinmukhamet Idrisov

ALMATY, Kazakhstan — The death of financier Bakhyt Ibrahim in early 2024 barely made headlines outside Central Asia. But within Kazakhstan, the timing of his suicide — coming just a day after he was interrogated by the country’s financial watchdog...

Homegrown Tech Brand, Carabat AI, Opens First Outlet In Wangsa Maju

Carabat AI, a homegrown smart lifestyle solutions provider, has recently launched its first customer experience outlet at Sunway Avila Avenue, Wangsa Maju. Officiating the the opening ceremony yesterday was Datuk Johan Pahlawan Lela Perkasa...

Kazakhstan Finds No Violations in Pavel Durov’s Swim in Protected Lake

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Ecology has announced it will not fine Pavel Durov, the founder of the Russian messaging app Telegram, for swimming in Lake Kolsai, a specially protected natural area. According to the ministry, the video Durov posted from...

KAZAKH INVEST and XiYu Agricultural Discuss Implementation of a Major Agro-Industrial Project in Kazakhstan

Image courtesy of KAZAKH INVEST. Sultangali Kinzhaklulov, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC “NC KAZAKH INVEST,” held a meeting with Ge Kaihua, CEO of XiYu Agricultural Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), and representatives of SUMEC International...

Kazakhstan seeks long-term oil supply agreements with Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan is interested in signing long-term agreements with Azerbaijan for the supply of oil products, according to Kazakhstan’s Minister of Transport, Nurlan Sauranbayev, Azernews reports. Speaking at the 21st meeting of the...

China Opens Market to Kazakhstan Pork Exports

Kazakhstan has secured approval to begin exporting pork to China following the signing of a bilateral protocol on inspection, quarantine, and food safety standards. The agreement was formalized on October 15 in Shanghai by Kazakh Minister of...

Digital Technologies and Student Mental Health: Risks of Social Media and the Promise of Virtual Reality and Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response Interventions

Introduction In today’s world, digital technologies, particularly virtual reality (VR) and related immersive tools, have become an integral part of daily life, especially among young people.1 Students represent one of the most active user groups...